1191 — Brown Bear
Reds family
Need details on Gentle Art Sampler 1191? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade (Brown Bear) is hex #6F3F32, RGB 111, 63, 50. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Gentle Art Sampler shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Gentle Art Sampler 1191
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Gentle Art Sampler Colors to 1191
Closest Gentle Art Sampler threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Gentle Art Sampler 1191
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Gentle Art Sampler 1191 (Brown Bear) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Gentle Art Sampler 1191 (Brown Bear) sits a hair from Gentle Art Sampler 0111 (Acorn) (ΔE 2.56) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Gentle Art Sampler 1191
Gentle Art Sampler threads that pair well with 1191, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Gentle Art Sampler 1191 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Gentle Art Sampler 1191
Known as Brown Bear, Gentle Art Sampler 1191 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a rich and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gentle Art Sampler 1191 — what color is it?
The color of Gentle Art Sampler 1191 is Brown Bear — a medium-dark red thread (hex #6F3F32, RGB 111, 63, 50). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Gentle Art Sampler 1191?
The closest DMC match for Gentle Art Sampler 1191 (Brown Bear) is DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 84%) and DMC 433 (Brown medium, 76%).
Which Gentle Art Sampler threads are close to 1191?
The closest Gentle Art Sampler threads to 1191 are 0111 Acorn (ΔE 2.56), 0891 Amethyst (ΔE 13.78), and 1190 Fisherman's Wharf (ΔE 14.21). These are useful substitutes when 1191 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Gentle Art Sampler 1191 good for?
Gentle Art Sampler 1191 (Brown Bear) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1191.
Does Gentle Art Sampler 1191 (Brown Bear) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1191 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.